PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE

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This beautiful pasta is well coated with a delicious garlic-cream sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main dish. -Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 small red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 8 minutes or until reduced by about half. Stir in cream. , Cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until sauce is reduced to 1-1/4 cups. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.